I babysit my one and half year old baby boy cousin. He is a handful. He is a "Serious" child. He hardly ever smiles for anyone and his dad is the same way. He walks around saying "da" all day and burps, and farts. K so far that is typical well he loves his buggy (stroller) and today so far he hasnt taken a nap and been awake since 6AM. Any good ways to get him to take a nap? I just fed him cherio's and he is just walking and wining and holding his blanky and yawning.HELP!
2006-08-31 03:54:28 · 8 answers · asked by swept away in hopes 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
~ I am adding more details. Today he ate two little pieces of chocolate which is normal for him and his mom well I will just say it is not a good mom as far as my family can see. He also at cereal and just got back from the stroller and he ate a 1/2 plum. He got diahrrea and now playing with a ball. He does not like to be held like a baby in your arms and rather sits up. He loves fast music but not slow and rocking he gets really mad...
2006-08-31 04:09:57 · update #1
Take him for a walk in his stroller.
Take him outside and run around with him until he is too tired to stay awake and wants to take his nap.
Put on PBS or a DVD for him for a bit and tell him "it's quiet time" and see if he would fall asleep in front of it.
Read him some stories while laying in bed with him.
2006-08-31 05:23:51 · answer #1 · answered by momma2mingbu 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You say he goes around all day burping and passing gas? He is always serious and is pacing? I would bet it is a digestive problem. Maybe too much sugar in the diet, too little fiber, too little water. I am guessing he is having pain/discomfort of some kind. You know how cholic babies will settle down in the car? His stroller is doing the same for him. Maybe he is constipated. I would think a 1 1/2 year old would nap like nighttime.
He may not be as serious as you think, it may be discomfort. I would consult with mom and get them to take him to the DR for a bowel check up.
2006-08-31 11:03:35 · answer #2 · answered by DA R 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rock him, sing to him, read a book softly to him, or take him for a ride in the car (if you can drive) It really depends on the baby. Some methods work for some, others don't. Good Luck.
2006-08-31 11:01:58 · answer #3 · answered by Fool in the Rain 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Warm clothes, full belly, soft music, lights dim. This always worked for me when my daughter was fighting sleep. A warm bath first may even speed up the process.
2006-08-31 11:03:02 · answer #4 · answered by acts2:38girl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take him for a walk in his stroller? Call his mom and ask her?
Hope you get a break!!!
2006-08-31 10:58:07 · answer #5 · answered by MorningG 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get one of those CD's with music that makes you sleepy. I dont know if that would work for a toddler but I guess anything's worth a shot. I know it works for me!
2006-08-31 11:00:03 · answer #6 · answered by sparkzxx 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
WALKS AROUND BURPING AND FARTING, SOUNDS LIKE A GREAT KID TO ME! JUST GET HIM BOOZED UP UNTIL HE PASSES OUT.
2006-08-31 11:03:56 · answer #7 · answered by MR. RETARDO VI 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lay him down and don't let him get up. He sounds very tired and you need to make him sleep.
2006-08-31 11:07:47 · answer #8 · answered by BeeFree 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋